Airlines embrace new fees piling on charges across the cabin
Airlines push a la carte pricing with new add ons from online baggage payments to exit row seats. United projects over 1 billion in fees this year, while US Airways and Delta test airport checkout surcharges and European carriers explore online check in and lavatory fees. Analysts cite market resistance as passengers push back yet demand for extra services grows.
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Big fine could be big trouble in downloading case
In Minneapolis a 1.92 million verdict against Jammie Thomas-Rasset for sharing 24 songs on Kazaa raises questions about damages and potential appeals. Law experts warn the large award could pressure more defendants to settle while advocates note compute limits and possible overstatements.
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